Ari (footballer, born 1980) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arivaldo Alves dos Santos | ||
| Date of birth | November 19, 1980 | ||
| Place of birth | Bahia, Brazil | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2000 | Itabaiana | ||
| 2001 | Sergipe | ||
| 2002 | Guaratinguetá | ||
| 2003 | River | ||
| 2003–2005 | Bahia | ||
| 2005 | Kashima Antlers | ||
| 2006 | Internacional | ||
| 2006 | Atlético Mineiro | ||
| 2007 | Fortaleza | ||
| 2008 | Atlético Goianiense | ||
| 2008 | Criciúma | ||
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Arivaldo Alves dos Santos (born November 19, 1980), known simply as Ari, is a Brazilian football player. He plays as a midfielder, helping his team control the middle of the field.
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Ari's Football Journey
Ari was born in Bahia, Brazil, in 1980. He grew up loving football, like many kids in Brazil. He became a professional football player, which means he played for different clubs.
Playing for Brazilian Clubs
Ari started his career in Brazil in 2000. He played for several teams in his home country. Some of these teams include:
- Itabaiana (2000)
- Sergipe (2001)
- Guaratinguetá (2002)
- River (2003)
- Bahia (2003–2005)
These clubs helped him gain experience. He played in different leagues and competitions.
Playing in Japan
In 2005, Ari moved to Japan to play for Kashima Antlers. This was a big step in his career. Playing in a different country is called being an "expatriate" player. He played 14 league games for Kashima Antlers.
Back to Brazil
After his time in Japan, Ari returned to Brazil. He continued to play for many well-known clubs. These included:
- Internacional (2006)
- Atlético Mineiro (2006)
- Fortaleza (2007)
- Atlético Goianiense (2008)
- Criciúma (2008)
Playing for so many different teams shows his long career. He was a dedicated player for many years.
Understanding Club Statistics
Football players' careers are often tracked with statistics. These numbers show how many games they played and how many goals they scored.
Ari's Statistics in Japan
Here is a table showing Ari's performance when he played for Kashima Antlers in Japan:
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Japan | League | Emperor's Cup | League Cup | Total | ||||||
| 2005 | Kashima Antlers | J1 League | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Total | Japan | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| Career total | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | ||
- Apps means "Appearances," which is how many games he played.
- Goals means how many goals he scored.
- League refers to the main football league games.
- Cup refers to special cup tournaments, like the Emperor's Cup in Japan.
- League Cup refers to another type of cup competition, like the J.League Cup.
- Total shows the combined numbers from all competitions.
This table shows that in 2005, Ari played 14 league games, 0 cup games, and 3 League Cup games for Kashima Antlers, making a total of 17 games. He did not score any goals during this time.
See also
In Spanish: Arivaldo Alves dos Santos para niños
